I am lucky enough to have Darlene (A Herbalist) from The Natural Flow to Health (her website http://www.naturalflowtohealth.ca/en/) in my backyard, but for those of you who do not have a Darlene of your own, I’ve asked her about daily supplements to which she commented:

“Ok here we go. Yes you are correct a good diet and water is very important (we should be drinking half our body weight in ounces daily)!
If a person does not eat well enough and they lack nutrients then this is what I
would suggest no matter their health history:

-Bifidophilus: (a live probiotic) 1-3 per day @ bed
-Chlorophyll: For greens, nutrients for blood, lowers inflammation etc (comes in liquid form).
Preferably Chlorophyll with no artificial preservatives. Chlorophyll is also very high in calcium (one of the best sources actually).
-B100: At breakfast maybe noon as well. Great for energy and mood stabilizer
-VIt D: 1000-4000 depending on the weight and age
-Mineral combination: A good one! (we are all depleted in minerals due to
sugar and carb intake). I like “Real Minerals @ Last” 1-3 per day
-Magnesium complex: Relaxes bowels and muscles and helps with nerves (stress is huge
in life now a days).

For me, these are the basics if not diet related!
A good/clean diet would reduce the dosages”

Thxs Darlene…great info!

Here’s the sitch, there is no one-size-fits-all supplement prescription, but there are some basics that will help to get you started. You might be asking yourself, why can’t I get everything my body needs from a well-balanced diet? I sure wish we could. Unfortunately, that often isn’t the case in today’s world. Modern farming practices and environmental issues have depleted the vitamins and nutrients in our food. Plus, everyone’s nutritional needs are unique, especially when facing a health challenge. Think of supplements as your insurance policy. This is why I completely agree that the best way to proceed with creating a supplement program is with the guidance of a trained professional. Magazine articles and cleansing fads can lead you down a confusing road that wastes your time and money. A trained professional will look under your hood and carefully analyze where you’re deficient and why. They’ll also offer nutrition advice to complement your protocol.
My story is a perfect example of how a trained professional needed to assess my mental & physical well being….or shall I say Not Well Being!!! That was 7 years ago & now that my body & mind (some would not agree with this…haha) are normal, I am on a few daily herbs & minerals that Darlene has recommended.
Word to the wise (and let’s take a deep breath together): It’s easy to get overwhelmed by supplements, but integrating them into your life doesn’t need to become a second job. I did take a lot of supplements over the past years, but I am now on a few to fill in the gaps where diet & envirnoment don’t fill the bill.
Signed
Happily Herbal
xoxo

I just found these pic’s from Valentine’s Day….was fun making these little Lovelies! They were delightful!! I of course got the recipe on Pinterest but modified it to a healthier (if I can say donut & healthy in same sentence) version.

These babies are not light & fluffy…if you want that replace healthy flours above with enriched white flour & cake flour (Barf!) but they are delightfully tasty & perfect with a cup of tea.
Love this recipe…it’s definetley a keeper!
xoxo

Calendula blossoms are bright orange (we call them Marigolds) and contain oils that are very soothing and nourishing to the skin. A salve can be made with Calendula oils to help relieve skin irritations that require moisture, such as eczema or psoriasis.

Calendula is beneficial for a multitude of ailments. When taken internally – as a tea or tincture – it has the ability to reduce the inflammation of the digestive system. When applied topically — as a lotion, salve, ointment, herbal bath, or compress — it is one of the best herbs for treating skin issues like burns, inflammation, cuts, scrapes, bruises, bee stings, minor wounds, diaper rashes, conjunctivitis, eczema, athlete’s foot, and acne. It works just like any anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory would.

You know people that seem to have everything, the amazing husband, hot body, great job, abundant lifestyle…..lucky, I think not! Manifesting is just a muscle, and anyone can learn to be lucky. Here are a few ideas for you to ponder.

1. Keep shedding that baggage. It’s easier to manifest when you’re convinced that you deserve it. Drop any lingering emotional baggage, it’s tough to start but totally worth the time & effort. Throw everything you’ve got at freeing yourself from your past. Some things will work for you better than others – we’ve all got our own complex set of insecurities and problems. One tool might loosen your heart; another might tug free a complex chain of memories, and each will help in its individual way to lighten you up and leave you free to consciously create a beautiful life. By the way – forgiveness is non-negotiable. If you’re frustratingly repeating shitty patterns or relationships, forgiveness is the biggest gift you can give yourself. It will change your life, and your actions will blow you away.

2. Get ridiculously literal when you make requests to God or the Universe. Sending out a vague and random request just leads to a random result. You’re not going to go to the juice bar and ask for a “nice juice” because everyone has a different interpretation of “nice”. You gotta be careful what you ask for! Ditto if you’re merely asking for a “new job” or a “nice guy” to come along. Even just asking for “more money” might result in finding a few coins in the street which is probably not quite the flood of abundance you had in mind. It’s OK to be specific, in fact, be like a spoiled little kid with an unlimited Santa wish list. If you want the new man, list out everything your heart desires in your soul mate. Spell out every perk you want in your new job (even down to the length of the commute or the relaxed dress code) — you might not manifest everything on your list, but you may as well ask, right? Damn straight!

3. There will always be someone who thinks you suck. You can’t achieve any level of success while being 100-percent loved every second of the day. But it doesn’t mean we won’t try, right? Some people won’t like you, and some people won’t be happy for your success. Asking for your big dream but on the thought that you never ruffle a single feather is not only unrealistic, it delays the asking of your real desires.

4. There’s no “lucky” time, so don’t wait. Don’t wait for the full moon or a sign from the heavens, because the day you actually do it is your lucky day. Luck is so much more about attitude than timing! When amazing things happen to you, share how you made it happen…it might encourage someone to do the same.

No lottery ticket required just a little bit of work (ok a lot of hard work, but totally worth the E)!!

It’s Friday & I will indulge in one or maybe two of these when the sun is in the west, falling from the sky….

Anyone that knows me well will know I love a good Caesar. I know how to make a kick ass one & I know how to devour one as well. A little known fact about said Ceasar….it originated in Calgary, yes that’s right, in 1969!!! If you are into reading up on it…go ahead take a look see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_(cocktail).

My Totally Private (K, not so private) Recipe

SeaSalt the rim

2 oz Vodka

Lotza Ice

approx 4 dashes Worcestershire

4 to 5 dashes of hot sauce (Valentina is my Fav)

Clamato to fill glass

2 Anjou chili stuffed Olives & 1 Hot pickled Green Bean

K, this is not for the faint of heart….it pack’s some heat but is YUMMO!!
Happy Weekending!!!!

I love lip balm but have a hard time finding luscious stuff in a tube. There are so many in cute little pots that look adorable, are silky soft but….barf, I hate to put my grimy finger in it. Soooooo I came up with a solution to my dilema….I’ll make my own. The thought kind of intimidated me but it brought out the inner chemist in me and ended up making me smile. I concocted a recipe from several different sites.
This is the finished product